Ammon News - The number of rumours spread decreased in May, as 75 rumours were detected, compared with 80 last April, the Jordanian Media Credibility Monitor, Akeed, announced in a report launched on Sunday.

36 per cent of the falsified items tackled health issues, while those which targeted public affairs constituted 24 per cent, Akeed announced.

According to the monthly report, 16 per cent of the rumours spread in May were related to security issues, then came fake items on the economic sector by 9 per cent, followed by those on political and social aspects by 8 per cent.

The results also showed that internal new outlets have played a "major role" in the phenomenon, spreading 68 rumours in May, at 91 per cent, while 7 rumours (9 per cent) emanated from sources outside the Kingdom.